Smale Riverfront Park

1 Rosenberg Swings 8 Bike Mobility Center 15 Gardner Family Grove and Rose Garden 2 Duke Energy Garden 9 Heekin Family/PNC Grow Up Great 16 Castellini Esplanade John G. And Phyllis W. Smale In the Spring of 2011, John G. Smale, former Chairman Adventure Playground 3 Fath Fountain 17 Picnic Grove of Procter & Gamble, presented a gift of $20 million to the Cincinnati Parks Foundation for the construction 4 Black Brigade Monument 10 P&G go Vibrantscape 18 Gardens of Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park. Mr. Smale’s gift 5 Riverwalk 11 Carol Ann’s Carousel 19 Water Play was given in tribute to his late wife, who spent decades working tirelessly to raise funds for the city’s 6 Labyrinth 20 Moerlein Lager House (Inspired By Barr Foundation) 12 Anderson Pavilion green spaces. 7 Schmidlapp Event Lawn & Stage 13 The Great Lawn 21 Pichler Fountains Upon Mr. Smale’s passing in the Fall of 2011, the 14 Ohio River Trail Elevator Restroom park became the John G. and Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park. PARK FEATURES Great American Ball Park Paul Brown Stadium 21 19 19 20 E L M S 18 T R ROEBLING BRIDGE ROEBLING E 19 E T 19 18 Reasonable accommodation upon request. Visitors may be photographed, filmed, or recorded by the Cincinnati Park Board JULY 2017 for educational and promotional uses. Photography By: Gary Kessler CINCINNATI BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS SMALE RIVERFRONT PARK Dianne M. Rosenberg, President Smale Riverfront Park reconnects downtown to the Ohio efforts. Over $50 million of City, State and Federal Robert D.H. Anning, Vice President Susan Castellini River and links the chain of parks along the water. It is a funds have been invested in the park combined with over $42 million of private funding. The park is Brad Lindner park of vistas, of gatherings and celebrations, of Linda Lee Thomas recreation, contemplation, and inspiration. The River is managed by the Cincinnati Park Board, which leads the planning, design, fund-raising and construction efforts. always alive here, and this place is a kind of community Wade Walcutt, Director epicenter for our River City. Planning for the park started CINCINNATI PARKS in 1997, ground was broken on the first phase in 2008, The park is built as a series of terraces that accommo- 950 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202 and the park has been constructed in a series of phases date seasonal flooding, including areas lifted out of the 513-357-2604 • www.cincinnatiparks.com since, with the most recent phase completed in July 2015. floodplain and constructed on the roof of the riverfront garage. Designed with people and the environment in While it reflects Queen City culture, the park is more mind, this is the welcoming gateway to our community. #cincyparks than anything a collection of local, regional and national Photography By: Mandy Paige Photography Photography By: Robert Flischel ROSENBERG SWINGS HEEKIN FAMILY/PNC GROW UP GREAT PORTLAND LOO Photography By: Gary Kessler A series of shade pergolas, each containing two porch- ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND A modern feature that provides our community a clean, size swings, are positioned along the upper river walk This playground next to the Roebling Suspension Bridge safe, and environmentally-friendly restroom facility. with great views of the river. Sets of swings are found contains a rock climbing canyon, log climbers, twin on the east side of the park at the Duke Energy Garden racing slides, a rope bridge and a mist feature. HIGHLIGHTED PHASE ONE ELEMENTS and above the great lawn on the west side of the park. CASTELLINI ESPLANADE BLACK BRIGADE MONUMENT A memorial to the hundreds of African American CAROL ANN’S CAROUSEL Ideal for farmer’s markets, its design reflects the volunteers who, in 1862, erected barricades in A jewel box in Smale, the carousel showcases ani- historic character of the produce industry formerly Northern Kentucky to protect the city during the mals iconic to Cincinnati history and culture within a housed here. The unique setting includes moveable Civil War. glass building set on a plaza fronting Ted Berry Way. picnic tables set on rails, signs and markers with a Paintings on the carousel feature Cincinnati parks and fruit-cart look, and illustrations of produce that add DUKE ENERGY GARDEN landmarks. Celebrate your next special day with us! color to an already artful scene. This mounded garden forms the east entrance to the We offer after-hours special event rentals. Contact the P&G GO VIBRANTSCAPE park and features pergola-covered, oversized swings Anderson Pavilion Culinary Group at 513-221-2610 to that offer relaxing views of the River. learn more details. This is all fun, and fun for all. Here you’ll find talking tubes, exercise pieces, a giant foot piano, a flying pig, LABYRINTH (INSPIRED BY BARR FOUNDATION) PICHLER FOUNTAINS & PLAZA and water pumps and channels that can be activated to This serene path is a place to walk in peace The steps aligning with Vine Street are flanked by water flood a granite relief map of the park. and meditation. cascades, and a plaza containing a fountain, a reflecting pool, water curtains, and glass balconies. GARDNER FAMILY GROVE & ROSE GARDEN SCHMIDLAPP EVENT LAWN & STAGE A plush garden with a variety of roses, located in the With sweeping views of the river and park, this stage ANDERSON PAVILION West Tree Grove, is a venue for weddings and other and promenade are ideal for concerts and sunny days. A banquet center on the floor below the carousel is special events. This 1.75 acre tree grove is home a setting for parties, weddings and corporate functions. to about 100 trees including red oak, honey locust, FATH FOUNTAIN The center features views of the lower park and the American elm, redbud and an understory of low flower- A plaza filled with water jets that dance to light and river. Celebrate your next special day with us! We offer ing shrubs and herbaceous plants. Celebrate your next music fill the space south of Mehring Way aligned with after-hours special event rentals. Contact the Anderson special day with us! We offer after-hours special event the foot of Joe Nuxhall Way. Pavilion Culinary Group at 513-221-2610 to learn rentals. Contact The Anderson Pavilion Culinary Group more details. at 513-221-2610 to learn more details. BIKE MOBILITY CENTER This helpful addition serves downtown bike commuters, and provides rentals and repairs for all..

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